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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,998.63, 90,014.32 and 26,258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,998.63, 90,014.32 and 26,258.51 is: 39,394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,998.63 : 90,014.32 = 26,258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,998.63/90,014.32 = 26,258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,998.63x = 90,014.32 × 26,258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,998.63x = 2,363,641,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,641,921.86/59,998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,394.93

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